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What is malocclusion?

December 10th, 2025

The term malocclusion refers to misalignment of teeth. You may have been born with malocclusion, so your teeth simply grew in crooked, or the misalignment and crowding of your teeth occurred over a period of time. Either way, not only can malocclusion pose cosmetic issues, but it can have a negative effect on your speaking…
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Holiday Gift Ideas for Healthy Holiday Smiles

December 3rd, 2025

Need some gift ideas for family members and friends who seem to have absolutely everything? Who are impossible to shop for? Who tell you not to worry, it’s the thought that counts? Well, we have a few suggestions to show your loved ones that you’ve put a lot of thought into their gifts this holiday…
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Thanksgiving Trivia

November 26th, 2025

At Prime Associates Orthodontics we love learning trivia and interesting facts about Thanksgiving! This year, Dr. Wale wanted to share some trivia that might help you feel a bit smarter at the holiday dinner table and help create some great conversation with friends and family. The Turkey There is no historical evidence that turkey was…
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Flossing Fact or Flossing Fiction?

November 19th, 2025

Somewhere in a bathroom drawer or medicine cabinet, we all have one—that little plastic dental floss dispenser. And whether you use your floss every day (yay!), or have completely forgotten it was in there (not so good), just how much do you know about that sturdy string? Let’s find out! Flossing has been around for…
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